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Who should participate

Austrade invites expressions of interest from Australian clinical research organisations (CROs), service providers and companies in the life sciences sector that are export ready and meet the following criteria: 

  • registered Australian business with a current ABN  
  • companies with a unique USP, innovative capabilities and expertise in one of the following areas:  
    • Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
    • bioanalytical labs
    • clinical trial sites (often attached to hospitals or clinics)
    • R&D tax advisory firms
    • clinical data management companies
    • additional specialised services
  • companies with a viable product/service offering, existing clinical trials or customers and revenue stream/s, or have existing funding to support market expansion 
  • companies who have (or are looking to establish) a presence/partnership in the European region 
  • ability to clearly describe and communicate company objectives and vision for growth 
  • ability to fund travel to Europe attend all relevant activities, including the regional roadshows, between 17-27 March 2026

*Austrade's country and sector specialists will review your application based on the above criteria and contact you regarding the outcome of your application. Please note there are limited slots available. If successful, we will confirm your place in the program and provide further details on the program afterwards, including further advice on travel and accommodation logistics. 

Participation options

Date

Cost

Activity

Monday 16 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

Zurich, Switzerland

Participation includes 

  • a discount to your entry ticket for BIO-Europe Spring 2026
  • exclusive opportunity to visit and network with international bioclusters, biotechs and pharma across the European regions 
  • access and branded presence on the Australian booth of BIO-Europe Spring 2026 to meet with potential partners and customers
  • feature in the Australian BIO-Europe Spring Client Directory promoted via digital channels prior to and during the show
  • inclusion in Austrade’s LinkedIn and DDM campaign to build awareness of and interest in capabilities 
  • participation in selected roadshows with an opportunity to present your capabilities to leading European clinical trials stakeholders.  

Note: participants will need to cover their own entry ticket to BIO-Europe Spring 2026. Austrade has arranged a discount of 18% from the website price, valid until 6 February. You will receive this discount code when your registration has been approved (please ensure that you submit your EOI prior to the 19 January closing date).

Participants are also expected to cover
travel expenses including flights, visas, accommodation, and incidentals. 

In order to provide the highest level of service to participants, places are strictly limited.   

Wednesday 18 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

Munich, Germany

Thursday 19 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

Berlin, Germany

Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

BIO-Europe Spring

Thursday 26 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

Paris, France 

Friday 27 March 2026 

AUD $1,000

Strasbourg, France 

PAYMENT TERMS

Clients are expected to cover:

  • participation fees as outlined in their chosen package
  • all travel, accommodation and incidental costs
  • freight costs for samples and physical collateral

Austrade requires payment upfront for all international events. The payment term is 30 days from invoice date and your place is not secured until the fee is paid. 


Important i
nformation
 

Please refer to the terms of event participation for further detail. Non-payment by the applied deadlinewill result in theforfeitof your reserved place on the event. You may also be eligible to claim some of your marketing and promotion costs associated with thisexhibition through the Export Market Development Grant scheme. For more information visitGrants | Austrade or call 13 28 78.  

If you are considering this program, Austrade recommends that you consult "Smartraveller,"the Australian Government's travel advisory service.Travel advice is updated regularly on this site. Please note that Austrade will only work with clients that maintainappropriate business ethics and demonstrate a commitment to legal obligations including anti-bribery laws, both in Australia and overseas markets. Review further information on anti-bribery here. 

If you are interested in participating, please register your interest by Monday 19 January 2026. If you are a Victorian company interested in attending BIO-Europe Spring 2026, click here to be considered.

 


Please note that the expression of interest is NOT yet an official registration to BIO-Europe Spring 2026 or the roadshow program. Austrade will evaluate all expressions of interest submitted and we will reach out to you to confirm your eligibility, as well as provide information on the next steps for registration and confirmation of participation.

 

 

 

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